strike an attitude

Example Sentences

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In the BBC interview, Archbishop Williams appeared to strike an attitude of indifference toward the visit.

From New York Times • Apr. 3, 2010

An indifferent draftsman, the artist is usually just good enough to strike an attitude or sink a platitude.

From Time Magazine Archive

Reagan's reply to all these concerns was to strike an attitude of poised calm, even when taking firm action.

From Time Magazine Archive

I think any film director would be delighted "to strike an attitude or sink a platitude" in only four frames.

From Time Magazine Archive

I don't know how to strike an attitude and exclaim, 'Come to my bosom, sole remaining offspring of a dear departed sister' or any of the like stage playing.

From Hidden Hand by Southworth, Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte